Administrative Assistant

Riverside School · Orpington, London

Administrative Assistant at Riverside School, based in Orpington, London. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Orpington, London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
4 Oct 2026

Reference 088e35b44387018adffbfdf58b757a94b571ed94

About the role

Administrative Assistant

1 x full time, 36 hours per week

Salary BR4 (Actual salary approx. £22,124 - £22,281)

Pro rata term time only; 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Riverside School is a forward‑thinking, innovative all‑age special school with 360 pupils across four sites in the London Borough of Bromley. We have a strong culture of belonging, wellbeing, community and connection.

We are seeking an organised, proactive and friendly Administrative Assistant to join our busy Infrastructure Team and provide high‑quality clerical and administrative support across the school.

This is an important role supporting pupils, families and staff. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, manage day‑to‑day administrative tasks, and contribute to the smooth running of our school offices. Travel between our four sites will be required.

We are looking for someone with a sense of humour, a calm and approachable manner, strong ICT skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. Previous administrative experience is desirable.

Our values: Aspiration Resilience Creativity Humility Integrity Trust Enthusiasm Courage Teamwork, are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who will model these values and contribute to our vibrant, inclusive school community.

Once you get a sense of The Riverside Way, we are confident that you will want to become a part of it.

For further details visit the ‘Working at Riverside’ section of our website www.riversideschool.org.uk or email [email removed].

The safety and welfare of our pupils is paramount. All posts will be subject to satisfactory references, a full DBS check and health clearance.

Closing date for applications: Noon on 4th October 2026

Interviews: Provisionally scheduled for the w/c 12th October 2026

Early applications are strongly encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert early once a sufficient number of applications are received.

We ask that unsuccessful candidates wait six months before reapplying for the same position. We suggest using this time to gain further experience, and we welcome your application again in the future once your skills have developed.

Reference: 088e35b44387018adffbfdf58b757a94b571ed94 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 4 Oct 2026 · Listed via Riverside School

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